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    Worlds greatest cop light

    Good topic, I always like seeing what others are using in the Job. I agree with those that say there isn't really one be all and end all choice. Not only do roles in policing vary wildly (detective vs patrol vs traffic vs specialists) but so do geographic areas. Inner city patrol cops don't...
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    Flashlight buying advice for Neighbourhood Watch program

    Who provides New Zealand Police with their duty lights? They might be able to put you on to a distributor to get a better price.
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    If Your Life Depended On It...

    From a law enforcement perspective I would go with Elzetta, Malkoff, Streamlight and SureFire. When we used the incandescent Maglites years ago the bulbs had a habit of breaking and you can only carry so many spares. I have a new generation ML300 Maglite but due to the weight I don't carry it...
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    What did you do for runtime before LEDs?

    In LE we usually used a Magcharger and only took it out of the charger when we got out of the car. It was standard to keep a supply of fresh D cell batteries available too.
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    Malkoff for duty use

    I reckon that will work well for you. I didn't find the head diameter to be an issue, certainly not when I was out of the car.
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    Is Elzetta out of the game?

    I think their simple line up is good and introducing the Bones and 18650 compatibility was a good choice to broaden their catalogue a bit. Given their particular target market I don’t think they were in the wider game to begin with. I would like to see them introduce some more accessories. A...
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    Malkoff for duty use

    I’ve carried a Hound Dog on a duty belt before and it was fine. I just used a belt loop. If it’s uncomfortable to wear in the car you can always put it on top of your bag or wedge it next to the seat and just take it out when you get out of the car. I do think it’s a good idea to have a smaller...
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    Best Flashlight Brand

    For me it’s a toss up between Malkoff and Streamlight. I really like the durability, simplicity and versatility of both their product lines.
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    Most reliable: Fenix, Nitecore, Olight, or other?

    That’s a good use for them. I only use belt holsters in a work context and every velcro-fastened belt pouch I’ve used has become useless after a few months due to being ripped open and rubbed against the car seat as I get in and out all the time.
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    Most reliable: Fenix, Nitecore, Olight, or other?

    In my experience a lot of belt holsters that come with flashlights are all very similar and don’t stand up to much wear and tear. Any pouch that is velcro fastened is no good to me. You are much better off sourcing a pouch/holster from someone like Bianchi or 5.11 anyway.
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    The Malkoff Bodyguard does the Sig Sauer Academy

    Good post. I definitely agree that simple operation is crucial for this sort of thing and a lot of lights marketed as being tactical don’t get this aspect right. The use of lanyards for clearance drills and reloading is an interesting concept to me. When I first joined the police we were still...
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    what's a TACTICAL flashlight??

    Obviously there are some differences with laws but I think that’s a sensible option to take. There are other devices you can legally own in the US that are far more effective for self defence and a flashlight with a crenellated bezel could technically be illegal in my part of Australia. People...
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    British Police Flashlights over the past 30 years.

    Technology has certainly come a long way. I started in policing a decade ago and we were still being issued incandescent Maglites back then. That thing doesnt look like it was much fun to carry around either. I take it that you just kept it in a trenchoat pocket? From watching TV shows and...
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    what's a TACTICAL flashlight??

    Most lights I see advertised as ‘tactical’ usually mean they have a strobe, tail switch and crenellated bezel and a bump in price. I work in law enforcement and am yet to see someone use a strobe or crenellated bezel against another person. From my point of view strobe is not suitable to use...
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    Review: Guardian Angel Elite LE Personal Light

    I think it’s a bit of a gimmick. Reflective vests are more effective for visibility and if you want a flashing light you can just grab an e-flare or a traffic wand.
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